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How to Add and Customize Large Weather Widgets on Your iPhone

June 18, 2026 · The Clime Team
How to Add and Customize Large Weather Widgets on Your iPhone

Adding large weather widgets to your iPhone's Home Screen allows you to access timely weather information without opening the Weather app. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up and customize these widgets:

1. Add a Large Weather Widget to Your Home Screen

  • Enter Jiggle Mode: Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen until the app icons start to jiggle.

  • Access the Widget Gallery: Tap the plus (+) button in the top-left corner of the screen to open the Widget Gallery.

  • Select the Weather Widget: Scroll through the list or use the search bar to find the Weather widget.

  • Choose the Widget Size: Swipe left or right to view different sizes. Select the large widget to display more detailed information.

  • Add the Widget: Tap "Add Widget" to place it on your Home Screen.

  • Position the Widget: Drag the widget to your desired location on the screen.

  • Save Your Layout: Tap "Done" in the top-right corner to exit jiggle mode.

2. Customize the Weather Widget

  • Edit Widget Settings: Touch and hold the Weather widget until a quick actions menu appears. Tap "Edit Widget".

  • Set Your Location: Choose your current location or enter a specific city to display its weather information.

  • Adjust Display Options: Depending on the widget, you can customize aspects like the displayed forecast (e.g., hourly, daily) or the type of information shown (e.g., temperature, precipitation).

  • Save Changes: Tap outside the widget to exit editing mode.

3. Utilize Widget Stacks for Efficient Space Management

If you prefer to have multiple widgets in the same space, you can create a widget stack:

  • Create a Stack: Touch and hold a widget, then drag it on top of another widget of the same size. Repeat this process to add more widgets to the stack.

  • Access the Stack: Swipe up or down on the stack to cycle through the widgets.

  • Edit the Stack: Touch and hold the stack, then tap "Edit Stack" to reorder widgets or enable Smart Rotate, which automatically displays the most relevant widget based on factors like time of day or location.

4. Add Weather Widgets to Your Lock Screen (iOS 16 and Later)

With iOS 16 and later, you can add widgets directly to your Lock Screen for quick access:

  • Access Lock Screen Customization: Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the customization options appear, then tap "Customize".

  • Add Widgets: Tap the widget area below the clock to open the widget selection menu.

  • Select the Weather Widget: Choose the Weather widget from the list.

  • Position the Widget: Drag the widget to your preferred location on the Lock Screen.

  • Save Your Lock Screen: Tap "Done" to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and customize large weather widgets on your iPhone, ensuring that you have timely weather information readily available.

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